June 5 - Kenny G (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

Kenny G (b. 5 June 1956) is an American pop saxophonist.
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But Not for Me

Though folks may dote on Kenny G

He’s never been my cup of tea.

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Long Time Passing

"Kenny G earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records  in 1997 for playing the longest note ever recorded on a saxophone. Using circular breathing, Kenny G held an E-flat for 45 minutes and 47 seconds at J&R Music World in New York City."  -- Wikipedia

History, it seems, was made

When his lengthy note was played.

Dogs and cats were seen to cower

For three quarters of an hour

As this almost endless tone

Exuded from his saxophone;

But the Guinness book should note it

He thought it through and then re-wrote it,

He tried again, this time he played

The whole damn thing in retrograde.

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